Privacy Statement
Westar Aerospace & Defense Privacy Policy
This privacy policy covers http://www.westar.com. To demonstrate our commitment to our users' privacy, we disclose the following information.
1. What personal information Westar collects.
2. What personal information third parties collect through this Web site.
3. What organization collects the information.
4. How Westar uses the information.
5. With whom Westar may share user information.
6. What choices are available to users regarding collection, use and distribution
of the information.
7. What types of security procedures are in place to protect the loss,
misuse or alteration of information under Westar control.
8. How users can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
Information Collection and Use
Information is collected for the purpose of site administration and to
support, improve and obtain feedback on Westar services and to prevent
and detect breaches of Westar network security, the law or contract.
A user must provide clickstream information (internet protocol address, internet service provider, platform type, date/time stamp, operating system), http protocol information (last url requested and browser type), state management mechanisms (data allowing a user to be tracked consistently), unique identifiers (login id or other id), and any search terms (search text).
It is optional for the user to provide transaction information (account transactions), user's name, user's birthdates, user's login information, user's gender (male or female), user's employer, user's job title, user's home contact information, user's business contact information, business/organization name, department/division of business/organization and contact information for the business/organization.
We encourage users to provide optional information so we can provide a more personalized experience on our site. We use this information to complete the current transaction and to contact by email, regular mail, or telephone; to enhance our site and product offerings; to maintain and secure our site and to understand (in aggregate) the interests of web site visitors and your interests. We retain different elements of this information for different periods of time.
If particular elements of this optional information are necessary to supply a particular service (eg an e-mail address for electronic news updates) then this service is available only to those users who provide this information. This will not affect your ability to use other parts of the site.
Where does Westar collect information?
We collect information from several areas. Technical data is collected
throughout the site. Optional contact data is collected from specific
forms which each state the purpose(s) for which information is being obtained.
These include opportunities to register with Westar in order to receive
ongoing news and announcements by email from us; to apply for employment
with us; to submit a form or e-mail requesting information, or to complete
a questionnaire.
What is Westar's policy on Direct Mailings?
We will use the information we collect from the web site for a direct
mailing, such as a Newsletter, only if you expressly give us prior permission.
If you decide you no longer want to receive such mailings, you can remove
yourself by sending an e-mail to the address provided at the time.
You have the right to ask us at any time not to contact you for the purposes of direct marketing. To exercise this right please email us at inquries@Westar.com
How does Westar manage and track online advertising and site
usage?
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our
web site. These companies may use information about your visits to this
and other web sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and
services of interest to you. Unless otherwise notified, they do not use
names, addresses, email addresses or telephone numbers. These third-party
advertising companies do not link online actions to an identifiable person.
Profiles
Westar uses User Group 1 data to create a profile of our users. A profile
is stored information that we keep on individual users that details their
viewing preferences. Consequently, collected information is tied to the
user's personal information. This profile is used to tailor a user's visit
to our Web site, to improve the content of the site for the user and to
direct pertinent marketing promotions to them.
Communications from the Site
When customers provide us contact information for User Group 1 (user participation
is voluntary and users can opt-out by following the directions in our
'Choice' section) we use the information to contact the user to deliver
sales and product information that will be useful to them.
Sharing Information
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose
personal information when required by law when we have a good-faith belief
that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding,
a court order or legal process served on our Web site.
Personally Identifiable Information
Personal information is used by Westar for other companies in the world-wide
QinetiQ group. In addition it may be used by Westar within a consortium
or other business grouping. It may be shared, under full contractual control,
with other companies who act as data processors for us. In any case where
the other company involved is located outside the United State or European
Union the Westar contact details in this policy may be used for all data
protection purposes.
Employment and vacancy application information is held by Westar Solutions for up to 6 months for use in our recruitment and development process.
Data Security
Westar has physical security in our facilities to protect against the
loss, misuse, or alteration of information. Our company uses secure encryption
technology (secure socket connection) for all sensitive financial or health
data transmitted on our site.
Visitors Under 18 Years of Age
Westar does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information
online from a minor under 18 since our site is not directed at minors.
Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information
If a user's personal information changes (such as zip code, phone, email
or postal address) they can change contact, and other information online.
If a user wishes to correct/update information or no longer desires our
service, they can notify us of these changes by contacting us using any
of the information in the Contact section of this policy.
Changes to the Privacy Statement
The information you submit to us is controlled by the privacy policy in
effect at the time you submit it. If we significantly change our policy,
we will post a notice in a conspicuous place on our website notifying
visitors of policy changes.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to the IT Support
Team, by email to techsupport@Westar.com
or by mail to:
Westar Aerospace & Defense Group
36 Research Park Court
St. Louis, Missouri 63304
USA
Links
This privacy policy only covers the Westar Website. Other links within
this site to other websites are not covered by this policy. Please be
aware that we [Westar] are not responsible for the privacy practices of
such other sites, nor are we responsible for the content of such other
sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and
to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects
personal information. This privacy statement applies solely to information
collected by this Web site.
Contact with Westar
Emails and other electronic communication with Westar may be monitored.
Calls to Westar may be recorded for business continuity, quality control,
regulatory and/or monitoring purposes.
Resolving Privacy Policy Disputes
If you think we have not followed our privacy policy in some way, it can
be resolved by contacting:
The Westar Data Protection Manager c/o The IT Support Team
36 Research Park Court
St. Louis, Missouri 63304
USA
E-mail: techsupport@Westar.com
Phone: 636.300.5000
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